What is the difference between a drape and a curtain?

The difference between a drape and a curtain is that drapes are long enough to reach the floor, typically, and are lined with material that is specifically intended to keep out light. Curtains might be short — covering half a window in the kitchen, for example — and while the curtains in your bedroom might keep out some sunlight, they won’t keep out all of it. Drapes are usually made with heavier fabrics such as velvet or a similar material, while curtains usually feature lightweight and sometimes sheer fabrics. Find a collection of antique and vintage drapes and curtains on 1stDibs today.

What is a draped gown?

A draped gown is a single piece of garment that is draped around the body. It is a cutaway or stitched as in a tailored garment. Drape gowns can hold to the body through sashes, pinning, knotting, clasps, belts, tying drawstrings, fibulae, or just friction and gravity. Find a range of vintage and designer draped gowns on 1stDibs.

Can you use curtains as a room divider?

Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.

What color curtains go with a gray couch?

Many colors of curtains go with a gray couch. As a neutral color, gray can coordinate with many hues. You can keep to the neutral theme by choosing curtains in gray, ivory, beige, taupe, cream or off-white. For a more colorful approach, dress up your windows with curtains in blue, green, yellow or red. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of curtains.

What is the difference between a curtain rod and a drapery rod?

A curtain rod and a drapery rod are both made to suspend fabric that would be used for a window treatment. The only difference between the two structures is that curtain rods are thinner since they are designed to support less weight — as curtains are made of lighter fabrics — while drapery rods are more durable and rugged since they are intended to support the weight of drapes, which are comparatively heavier and lengthier. Wood and metal are the most popular materials for these rods. Find an assortment of curtain and drapery rods on 1stDibs.

Drapes And Curtains

1950s Mid Century Modern Black And White Vase

Playing Cards Painting

Italian Woman Nude

Gold Pelmet

Pair of Custom Linen Drapes, Curtains and Valances, Lined, Tassels

$4,000 / set

Pair of Custom Linen Drapes, Curtains and Valances, Lined, Tassels

By Scalamandre

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Custom Linen Drapes, Curtains and Valances, Lined, Tassels, A fine quality custom pair of Drapes with Valances.

Category

2010s Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cotton, Linen

10’ Silk Velvet Drapes/Curtains with Greek Key and Backing '2 Pair Available'

$5,400 / set

10’ Silk Velvet Drapes/Curtains with Greek Key and Backing '2 Pair Available'

Located in Richmond, VA

Fabulous 10’ silk velvet drapery panels with Greek key border labeled by designer William Eubanks. These could easily be reworked to fit a different size but are ready to go as t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Pair of American Mission Style Green and Gold Floral Silk Drapes

$3,500

Pair of American Mission Style Green and Gold Floral Silk Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR America Mission style green & gold silk drapes with floral pattern & fringed border (PRICED AS PAIR). Antique Condition, Might Have Rips

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Mission Curtains and Valances

Materials

Gold

English Victorian Style Maroon Velvet Corded Border Drape

$900

English Victorian Style Maroon Velvet Corded Border Drape

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style single maroon velvet drape with corded border on 2 sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cord

Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Thread Drape

$1,200

Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Thread Drape

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style single brown velvet drape with wide metallic thread & velvet border. Antique condition, some wear.

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal

Italian Renaissance Brown Velvet Drapes with Metallic Embroidery

$3,500

Italian Renaissance Brown Velvet Drapes with Metallic Embroidery

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Italian Renaissance style brown velvet drapes embroidered with heavy metallic thread (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal

Pairs of Italian Renaissance Style Scarlet Velvet Embroidered Drapes

$4,500 / set

Pairs of Italian Renaissance Style Scarlet Velvet Embroidered Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

3 PAIRS of Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) scarlet velvet drapes with silver & gold thread embroidered border and tasseled fringe (measurements per panel) (PRICED PER PA...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances

Materials

Gold

Pair of American Victorian Style Cream Chintz Floral Drapes

$1,850

Pair of American Victorian Style Cream Chintz Floral Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of cream colored chintz drapes with blue-green floral design (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curtains and Valances

Antique Biedermeier Silk Drapes, Embroidered Urn Design, 19th Century

$3,500

Antique Biedermeier Silk Drapes, Embroidered Urn Design, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of silk and metallic thread drapes embroidered with urn design (PRICED AS PAIR). Antique condition, wear

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Rose Colored Damask Drapes, 19th Century Pair

$3,500

Antique Victorian Rose Colored Damask Drapes, 19th Century Pair

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of rose colored damask drapes with similarly colored fringe (PRICED PER PAIR)

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Damask

Victorian Pink Silk Brocade Drapes, Antique, 19th Century UK

$3,500 / set

Victorian Pink Silk Brocade Drapes, Antique, 19th Century UK

Located in Queens, NY

3 PAIRS of English Victorian style pink silk brocade drapes (PRICED PER PAIR).

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Brocade

19th Century Antique Maroon Velvet Drapes with Metallic Thread Border

$2,750

19th Century Antique Maroon Velvet Drapes with Metallic Thread Border

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of maroon velvet narrow drapes with metallic thread border (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal

19th Century British Colonial Linen Drapes with Peony Floral Design

$1,250 / set

19th Century British Colonial Linen Drapes with Peony Floral Design

Located in Queens, NY

2 PAIRS of printed linen drapes with peony floral design (PRICED PER PAIR).

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Curtains and Valances

Materials

Linen

Pair of English Georgian Style Gold Velvet Fringe Lace Drapes

$4,200

Pair of English Georgian Style Gold Velvet Fringe Lace Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of gold velvet drapes with border fringe & applied lace decoration (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Gold

Victorian Green Silk Drapes with Gold Flower Pattern, 19th Century

$3,500

Victorian Green Silk Drapes with Gold Flower Pattern, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of green silk drapes with repeating gold flower head pattern (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Gold

19th Century English Victorian Deep Rose Silk Damask Drapes, Pair

$3,500

19th Century English Victorian Deep Rose Silk Damask Drapes, Pair

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Victorian style deep rose colored silk damask drapes with fringe (PRICED AS PAIR).

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Damask

19th Century Victorian Green Damask Drapes with Gold Tassel Fringe

$3,500

19th Century Victorian Green Damask Drapes with Gold Tassel Fringe

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of green damask drapes with gold tassel fringe (PRICED PER PAIR) Some creasing in the center with color fading. The gold trim is worn.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Damask

Pair of Stripe Silk Drapes Fringe Trim Large Size Scalamandre Attributed

$1,900 / set

Pair of Stripe Silk Drapes Fringe Trim Large Size Scalamandre Attributed

By Scalamandre

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We were told by the heir of this Beverly Hills estate find that this pair of iridescent stripe silk drapes cost well over $20,000 the pair. The fabric is a yarn dye 12"wide silk stri...

Category

2010s Unknown Directoire Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

Victorian Style Rose Damask Drapes with Knotted Cord Top, 19th Century

$3,500 / set

Victorian Style Rose Damask Drapes with Knotted Cord Top, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

2 PAIRS of rose damask drapes with knotted cord gathered top & braid border (PRICED PER PAIR)

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Braid

Pair of Manuel Canovas Retired "Bienaimee" White, Pink, Blue CHIC! Linen Drapes

$1,800 / set

Pair of Manuel Canovas Retired "Bienaimee" White, Pink, Blue CHIC! Linen Drapes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We purchased 4 rooms of draperies from this Beverly Hills Estate. The highest end and most iconic drapery we have ever seen in our lifetime. First up: Manuel Canovas 100% linen "Bien...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Curtains and Valances

Materials

Linen

Hungarian Yizkor and El Male Rachamim Memorial Prayer Scroll, 1903

$2,500

Hungarian Yizkor and El Male Rachamim Memorial Prayer Scroll, 1903

Located in New York, NY

The artwork incorporates traditional Jewish motifs, such as draped curtains symbolizing reverence, and celestial imagery that signifies the spiritual realm.

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Religious Items

Materials

Paper

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Black, White & Taupe Striped Round Studio Pottery Vase

$397

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Black, White & Taupe Striped Round Studio Pottery Vase

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A wonderful, useful and practical vase for displaying freshly cut flowers or simply as a home accent to pick up other striped patterns within the room decoration such as pillows, cus...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Hans Stangl for Rosenthal Black & White Striped Vase

$397

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Hans Stangl for Rosenthal Black & White Striped Vase

By Rosenthal, Hans Stangl

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A wonderful, useful and practical vase for displaying freshly cut flowers or simply as a home accent to pick up other striped patterns or pinks within the room decoration such as pil...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Flemish Tapestry—17th Century—depicting The Meeting Between David And King Saul

$12,504

Flemish Tapestry—17th Century—depicting The Meeting Between David And King Saul

Located in Brussels, Brussels

The scene unfolds against a lush backdrop of groves, foliage, draped curtains, and architectural elements, creating a skillful succession of planes.

Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Louis XIV Tapestries

Materials

Wool

14th Century Italian Wedding – Clergy and Nobility in Antique Print, 1845

$363

14th Century Italian Wedding – Clergy and Nobility in Antique Print, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Their gazes and gestures lend a sense of reverence and solemnity, while the detailed background—complete with draped blue curtains and a golden triptych featuring saintly figures—enh...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

1990s Gorgeous "Commedia dell'Arte" table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonange

$590

1990s Gorgeous "Commedia dell'Arte" table Lamp by Piero Fornasetti for Antonange

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

The graphic features a vibrant, multi-tiered theater box sequence populated by classic Commedia dell'Arte characters, framed by rich golden yellows, draped orange curtains, and tradi...

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

Gorgeous Mid-Century Brass Mirror, Italy

$3,523

Gorgeous Mid-Century Brass Mirror, Italy

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Stunningly simple midcentury Italian brass mirror, in an elegant trapezoidal narrow brass frame with tapered corners, rounded base and distinctive draped “brass curtains” on the side...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Napoleon at Saint-Cloud, Proclamation of Empire, Antique French Engraving, 1840

$329

Napoleon at Saint-Cloud, Proclamation of Empire, Antique French Engraving, 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

The architectural setting—tall windows, draped curtains, and classical interior elements—reinforces themes of authority, legitimacy, and political order.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Preliminary Peace Talks at Leoben, Napoleonic Diplomacy, Antique Engraving, 1840

$363

Preliminary Peace Talks at Leoben, Napoleonic Diplomacy, Antique Engraving, 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

The architectural backdrop, with draped curtains and arched openings, frames the scene and adds a sense of gravity and order.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen with Trompe L’œil

$30,124

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen with Trompe L’œil

Located in IT

On the other panels, the painter plays with the illusionist architecture : he have painted two large frames in pink marble, partially covered by two large, soft and voluminous draped...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Recent Sales

Trompe-l'œil "Draped" Curtains

Unavailable

H 102.37 in W 59.06 in D 0.04 in

Trompe-l'œil "Draped" Curtains

By Sarah Espeute

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

"Rideaux Drapés" - embroidered curtains from the Situations Romantiques exhibition in Paris, November 2023.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Red Trompe-l'œil "Draped" Linen Curtains

Unavailable

H 102.37 in W 59.06 in D 0.04 in

Red Trompe-l'œil "Draped" Linen Curtains

By Sarah Espeute

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

"Rideaux Drapés" - embroidered curtains from the Situations Romantiques exhibition in Paris, November 2023.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Wide pair of Scalamandre Toile Lined Drapes

Unavailable

H 86 in W 70 in D 0.5 in

Wide pair of Scalamandre Toile Lined Drapes

Located in Livingston, NJ

Fabulous pair of Scalamandre toile Drapes. On an off-white background, this whimsical toile pattern depicts a Chinoiseir theme with people, camels, and lots of lush green foliage. Th...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Chinoiserie Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cotton

Four Huge Panels of French Cotton-Silk Blend Art Deco Curtains Drapes

Unavailable

H 110 in W 48 in

Four Huge Panels of French Cotton-Silk Blend Art Deco Curtains Drapes

Located in San Francisco, CA

Decoration hits a new high in the presence of these stunning panels! I purchased them in Lyon, home of France's legendary silk industry, from a dealer who specializes in antique fa...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pair of Burgundy Wall or Window Treatments, Curtains, Drapes, Scalamandré

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H 104 in W 128 in D 1 in

Pair of Burgundy Wall or Window Treatments, Curtains, Drapes, Scalamandré

By Scalamandre

Located in Stamford, CT

A Pair of Burgundy Wall or Window Treatments, Curtains, A stunning set of Scalamandré Window Treatments. This large and impressive set of lined curtains can easily be taken down to a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Curtains and Valances

Materials

Textile

Set of 5 English Victorian Style Gold Velvet Drapes

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H 25 in W 25 in L 25 in

Set of 5 English Victorian Style Gold Velvet Drapes

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 5 gold velvet drapes with applied decoration (2 flat panels & 1 pleated panel: 82"x 42", 1 valance: 76" x 22", 1 valance: 64" x 22") (PRICED AS SET).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Curtains and Valances

Materials

Gold

Pair of Custom Silk Blend Drapes in Pierre Frey Golden Yellow Sidonia Girasole

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H 102 in W 58 in D 1 in

Pair of Custom Silk Blend Drapes in Pierre Frey Golden Yellow Sidonia Girasole

By La Maison Pierre Frey

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair (2 panels) of custom privacy-lined drapes in Pierre Frey Sidonia Girasole 2 golden yellow fabric. The fabric has since been discontinued. The panels feature pinch pleats with ...

Category

2010s French Curtains and Valances

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Silk

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Woman Nude, 1670

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H 63.78 in W 53.94 in D 1.97 in

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Woman Nude, 1670

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

The painter is good at filling the background with very pleasant drapes and curtains. The girl's body is sinuous and is hidden in some places by a cloth (see photo).

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Japanese Two Panel Screen Draped Cloth Curtains with Scattered Playing Cards

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H 41.88 in W 35 in D 1 in

Japanese Two Panel Screen Draped Cloth Curtains with Scattered Playing Cards

Located in Hudson, NY

Painting of Draped cloth curtains on a display rack with scattered playing cards.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar with Original Brass Lid: St. Domingo, 18th Century

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H 12.41 in Dm 8.86 in

Dutch Delft Tobacco Jar with Original Brass Lid: St. Domingo, 18th Century

By De Vergulde Bloempot

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Domingo, we see a wonderful garland of draped curtains and shell motives. The brand refers to the Island of the Dominican Republic were this type of tobacco came from.

Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Rococo Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Delft, Faience

1826 George Smith’s The Upholsterer’s Guide 11 Hand Tinted Textile Engravings

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H 14.97 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in

1826 George Smith’s The Upholsterer’s Guide 11 Hand Tinted Textile Engravings

By George Smith

Located in Lowestoft, GB

The examples showcase many different trends of the time from drawing room curtains, in the Regency style. With typical pelmet with carved gilt top and tassellled drapes to, curtains ...

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Prints

Materials

Paper

Qajar School Portrait of a Woman with Tambourine, Iran, Early 20th Century

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H 41.5 in W 31.5 in D 1 in

Qajar School Portrait of a Woman with Tambourine, Iran, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

She is positioned within an interior framed by draped curtains and architectural details, standing on a floral ground that heightens the decorative richness of the scene.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Topsail Schooner, circa 1860

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H 16.63 in W 22 in D 1 in

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Topsail Schooner, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Topsail Schooner, circa 1860, sailing under topssails, mainsail and jibs, with furled foresail, flying the White Ensign at stern, on wild cresting o...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

"Ulysses S. Grant" Portrait, Engraved by J.C. Buttre, after Anderson, 1885

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H 45 in W 35.5 in D 1.25 in

"Ulysses S. Grant" Portrait, Engraved by J.C. Buttre, after Anderson, 1885

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Grant stands in front of two large architectural columns and heavy, draped curtains. To Grant’s left is an ornate armchair with elaborate carved scrollwork and cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Scalamandre Drapes, Curtains or Window Treatments, Linen

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H 116 in W 228 in D 1 in

Set of Scalamandre Drapes, Curtains or Window Treatments, Linen

By Scalamandre

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of Scalamandre drapes, curtains or window treatments. A fine custom made set of Window Treatments covering three pair of double doors.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Textile, Linen

Set of 4 Large Scalamandre Rigatoni Stripe Silk Taffeta Drapes Beverly Hills

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H 124 in W 50 in D 3 in

Set of 4 Large Scalamandre Rigatoni Stripe Silk Taffeta Drapes Beverly Hills

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wow. The last of 4 rooms of draperies from a major Beverly Hills estate. We saved the best for last. 4 panels, (2 matching pairs) of Scalamandre Rigato Stripe. Woven in silk taffeta ...

Category

Late 20th Century European Directoire Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

Huge & Stunning 16 Light, Eight Arms Baroque Style Theatre Chandelier Pendant

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H 39 in Dm 41 in

Huge & Stunning 16 Light, Eight Arms Baroque Style Theatre Chandelier Pendant

Located in Lisse, NL

The carved ornaments, such as the draped curtains and the many tassel bags are all there for a reason....craftsman always made these ornaments purpously.

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Austrian Orientalist Figurative Bronze Lamp by Franz Xaver Bergman

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H 14.18 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in

Austrian Orientalist Figurative Bronze Lamp by Franz Xaver Bergman

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in London, GB

The Orientalist lamp depicts a young woman playing a musical instrument and singing beneath an ornate canopy draped with curtains and pierced with an Islamic style window.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Original Vintage Poster Au Bon Marche Home Furnishings Paris Textiles Tapestry

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H 10.63 in W 15.56 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Poster Au Bon Marche Home Furnishings Paris Textiles Tapestry

By Rene Vincent

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Le Bon Marche department store in Paris designed by the influential French Art Deco illustrator Rene Vincent (1879-1936) promoting the home fu...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Curtains and Drapes: History, Design, Inspiration Softcover Book

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H 8 in W 11 in D 1 in

Curtains and Drapes: History, Design, Inspiration Softcover Book

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Curtains and Drapes: History, design, inspiration by Jenny Gibbs Softcover: 224 pages Publisher: Cassell Illustrated (April 7, 1994) Language: English Package dimensions: 11 x 8....

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1990s North American Modern Books

Materials

Paper

"The Curtain Book" A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains

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H 10 in W 10 in D 0.25 in

"The Curtain Book" A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains

By Caroline Clifton-Mogg

Located in Oakland Park, FL

"The Curtain Book: A Sourcebook for Distinctive Curtains, Drapes, and Shades for Your Home Paperback - May 1, 1995 by Caroline Clifton-Mogg (Author), Melanie Paine (Author), Fritz v...

Category

1990s Chinese Country Books

Materials

Paper

'Bedroom Elegance' Hardcover Book

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H 11 in W 8 in D 1 in

'Bedroom Elegance' Hardcover Book

Located in Oakland Park, FL

'Bedroom Elegance' hardcover book The author of the immensely popular complete book of curtains and drapes returns with a new book of sewing projects specifically for the bedroom, g...

Category

1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Bibana Gold Soft Touch Velvet Fabric

$134 / item

H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.08 in

Bibana Gold Soft Touch Velvet Fabric

Located in Ringmer, GB

This is our most popular design – a lino print transformed into a flowing pattern in black and soft gold tones. The metallic element of the original print transfers well on to this v...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Curtains and Valances

Materials

Velvet, Polyester

Pair of Antique Arts And Crafts Style Crewel Work Curtains. English C.1900

$7,500 / set

H 84 in W 48 in D 0.13 in

Pair of Antique Arts And Crafts Style Crewel Work Curtains. English C.1900

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful pair of crewel work curtains Amazing bright colours Some damage to the edges and bottom corners. Shown in the images The measurement given is for one of the curtains Fr...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Curtains and Valances

Materials

Wool

Antique French Curtains in Corneline Fabric, Fully Embroidered, 1880

$2,182Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 114.18 in W 78.75 in D 0.04 in

Antique French Curtains in Corneline Fabric, Fully Embroidered, 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique matching French curtains in corneline fabric, fully embroidered. One (left) is cm.300 x 150, the other one (right) is 300 x 200 cm. The marked price is special for both. re...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Curtains and Valances

Materials

Linen

Burgundy Red Fur Blanket throw - Rex Rabbit Fur Customize to any size

$2,595 / item

H 0.6 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in

Burgundy Red Fur Blanket throw - Rex Rabbit Fur Customize to any size

By Emily Barbara

Located in Dural, AU

Emily Barbara Fur Couture — Rex Rabbit Fur Blanket Throw Elevate your interior with the unmistakable luxury of the Emily Barbara Fur Couture Rex Fur Blanket Throw, an exceptional s...

Category

2010s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Very Beautiful Antique Pair of silk velvet Curtains

$2,569

H 116.15 in W 41.34 in D 0.2 in

Very Beautiful Antique Pair of silk velvet Curtains

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful pair of curtains from late 19th century, with a nice silk velvet tissue and a needlepoint band applied on it. Size of each piece is 105x295 cm ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Pink Velvet and Brass Italian Customizable Curtain by Vintage Domus Collection

$1,636Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 111.42 in W 76.78 in D 0.12 in

Pink Velvet and Brass Italian Customizable Curtain by Vintage Domus Collection

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful and elegant curtain made of soft and velvety blackout fabric, thick but light, prevents most of the light to penetrate into the room thus avoiding annoying reflections on m...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Brass

Seven Floral Embroidered Silk Curtains Parham House Sussex 104"high 379"long

$40,768 / set

H 104.34 in W 62.21 in D 0.4 in

Seven Floral Embroidered Silk Curtains Parham House Sussex 104"high 379"long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

JUST PURCHASED, MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW OR BY REQUEST, photos taken with iphone A rare opportunity to purchase a large set of floral embroidered silk curtains from an historic ho...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Louis XV Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Wool Curtains

$214Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 137.8 in W 98.43 in D 0.79 in

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Wool Curtains

Located in Marseille, FR

***THE PRICE SHOWN IS THE PRICE PER SQUARE METER OF FABRIC*** MADE TO MEASURE MAXIMUM WIDTH 260 CM / 102.4 IN NO MAXIMUM LENGTH HANDSPUN AND HANDWOVEN LOCAL WOOL This textile wall ...

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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Wool

Gold and Silver Velvet Curtain Panels with Pillow in Coffee Brown

$2,148Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 51.19 in W 118.12 in D 0.04 in

Gold and Silver Velvet Curtain Panels with Pillow in Coffee Brown

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

B/1778 - Rare pair of wonderful gold printed velvet panels, made by French Hope & Phillips some years ago. They are very beautiful and elegant! The color is: coffee brown printe...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Other Curtains and Valances

Materials

Velvet

Antique Curtain by Zuber Company also for Bed

$909

H 122.84 in W 53.15 in D 0.04 in

Antique Curtain by Zuber Company also for Bed

By zuber

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Tulle lace curtain by the most famous curtain and upholstery Company in the world: dates back to the end of the 18th century. This curtain is missing the hem on one side: according ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Other Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cotton

Long Velvet Curtains Lined in Silk, Machine-Made, French Design, 2010

$545Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 106.3 in W 55.12 in D 0.79 in

Long Velvet Curtains Lined in Silk, Machine-Made, French Design, 2010

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pair of velvet curtains, lined in silk taffetas. They are elegant and useful when You want to dampen the external light that disturbs. They also protect from the cold outside. In th...

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2010s French Other Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

Italian Set 2 Burnished Silver Finish Handles in Baroque Style

$1,023 / set

H 14.18 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in

Italian Set 2 Burnished Silver Finish Handles in Baroque Style

By DD Dimore

Located in Brescia, IT

This pair of metal handles is the result of the fine Italian craftmanship. Forged in metal and finished in burnished silver leaf, they are a piece with beauty and elegance to enrich...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Curtains and Valances

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

A Pair of Grey Painted Neoclassical Style Valances

$1,800 / set

H 14 in W 110 in D 5 in

A Pair of Grey Painted Neoclassical Style Valances

Located in Sheffield, MA

Each with a carved apron

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Early 20th Century French Curtains and Valances

Large Antique Italian Silk Velvet Wall Hanging

$2,750

H 118.12 in W 70.87 in D 0.4 in

Large Antique Italian Silk Velvet Wall Hanging

Located in Doha, QA

This is a truly exquisite antique silk velvet wall hanging with hand woven floral peacock design and metal threads as a patchwork. The history of Velvet goes back to 13th century and...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Wool Curtains

$381Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 137.8 in W 98.43 in D 0.79 in

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Wool Curtains

Located in Marseille, FR

***THE PRICE SHOWN IS THE PRICE PER SQUARE METER OF FABRIC*** MADE TO MEASURE MAXIMUM WIDTH 260 CM / 102.4 IN NO MAXIMUM LENGTH HANDSPUN AND HANDWOVEN LOCAL WOOL This textile wall ...

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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Wool

Tigrana Velvet Fabric

$156 / item

H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.08 in

Tigrana Velvet Fabric

Located in Ringmer, GB

An animalesque design came from painting in gold, black, and teal strokes, dreamily and laid down using inks and liquid gold. This velvet is midweight, with a strong straight woven ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Curtains and Valances

Materials

Velvet, Polyester

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$1,200

H 3 in W 17.5 in D 3.75 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Materials

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$960Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Kissimmee, FL

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$160Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Tokyo, JP

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Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

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H 39.25 in W 46.5 in D 35.5 in

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Steel

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$3,398

H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 25.6 in

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Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

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Wool, Pine

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$21,051 / item

H 13 in W 48.5 in D 54.5 in

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By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

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$5,115

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 14.57 in

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$4,500

H 19.69 in Dm 14.97 in

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By Charles Schneider

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

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Materials

Bronze

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$2,450

H 39 in W 39 in D 15.5 in

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Materials

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$4,800

H 93 in W 64 in D 27 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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H 90.5 in W 61 in D 23.5 in

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$7,200

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Leather

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Drapes And Curtains For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of drapes and curtains for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, cotton and gold, all drapes and curtains available were constructed with great care. Drapes and curtains have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of drapes and curtains to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern drapes and curtains are of considerable interest. Many drapes and curtains are appealing in their simplicity, but La Maison Pierre Frey and Scalamandre produced popular drapes and curtains that are worth a look.

How Much are Drapes And Curtains?

Drapes and curtains can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,550 and the highest can go for as much as $32,200.

Questions About Drapes And Curtains

What is the difference between a drape and a curtain?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
The difference between a drape and a curtain is that drapes are long enough to reach the floor, typically, and are lined with material that is specifically intended to keep out light. Curtains might be short — covering half a window in the kitchen, for example — and while the curtains in your bedroom might keep out some sunlight, they won’t keep out all of it. Drapes are usually made with heavier fabrics such as velvet or a similar material, while curtains usually feature lightweight and sometimes sheer fabrics. Find a collection of antique and vintage drapes and curtains on 1stDibs today.
What is a draped gown?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A draped gown is a single piece of garment that is draped around the body. It is a cutaway or stitched as in a tailored garment. Drape gowns can hold to the body through sashes, pinning, knotting, clasps, belts, tying drawstrings, fibulae, or just friction and gravity. Find a range of vintage and designer draped gowns on 1stDibs.
Can you use curtains as a room divider?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.
What color curtains go with a gray couch?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Many colors of curtains go with a gray couch. As a neutral color, gray can coordinate with many hues. You can keep to the neutral theme by choosing curtains in gray, ivory, beige, taupe, cream or off-white. For a more colorful approach, dress up your windows with curtains in blue, green, yellow or red. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of curtains.
What is the difference between a curtain rod and a drapery rod?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A curtain rod and a drapery rod are both made to suspend fabric that would be used for a window treatment. The only difference between the two structures is that curtain rods are thinner since they are designed to support less weight — as curtains are made of lighter fabrics — while drapery rods are more durable and rugged since they are intended to support the weight of drapes, which are comparatively heavier and lengthier. Wood and metal are the most popular materials for these rods. Find an assortment of curtain and drapery rods on 1stDibs.

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